In My Second Life, I'll Do Everything To Win You Over—My Beloved Childhood Friend Will Never Be Given To Anyone Else - Episode 63

Recently, Touka’s behavior has changed.

It’s not that it’s strange… it’s just that compared to before, it feels like Momoka has become quite a bit more serene.

“Nagisa, you’re wrong there.”

Touka points to my notebook with a mechanical pencil. It’s a formula I just solved a moment ago.

“Really?”

“Yeah. Probably a careless mistake. Try recalculating it one more time.”

Redo the calculations as instructed. As Momoka pointed out, I had made a calculation error.

Today, I’m working on my summer vacation assignments with Momoka in the study space at the local library. Even though there are less than two weeks left until summer vacation ends, I have hardly finished any of the assignments.

After summer vacation, there will be tests, so it’s certain that I have to study.

But…

I’ve really just been studying the whole time, you know!?

Pretending to study, I quietly steal glances at Momoka. Today, Momoka is dressed casually, giving off the impression that she left home solely to study.

I came to the library at 1 PM, and it’s almost 5 PM now. During that time, we haven’t taken a single break.

I was sure that during the break, we would hold hands or kiss in a secluded place, but…

This morning, I feel embarrassed when I remember myself doing a lip scrub while wearing a face mask. Was I the only one thinking it might be a date?

The reason Touka’s attitude changed is because of the sleepover.

“Nagisa. You seem lost in thought, are you tired?”

“Oh, yeah. Quite a bit of time has passed.”

“That’s true. How about we take a break and go to the convenience store?”

“Let’s go!”

I was so loud that I attracted everyone’s attention.

No matter how much a study space allows conversation, it’s basic to be quiet in the library…

I hurriedly bowed my head to those around me. I quickly gathered only my valuables and stood up from my seat.

♡

There is a convenience store with an eat-in space just across the crosswalk in front of the library.

We each bought an ice cream and moved to the eat-in space.

“Nagisa, how much longer do you think you’ll take to finish your homework?”

“Hmm. Well, during summer vacation. What about Momoka?”

“I’m already done.”

“As expected, Momoka is amazing.”

Even though you’ve finished your homework, you still study with me like this. Of course, there must be other studies besides homework, but that can’t be the only reason.

Even if you have to make up an excuse to be with me… that might be a bit too convenient for me, though.

“Hey, Nagisa. Since it’s summer vacation, I was thinking it would be nice to go somewhere one more time.”

After finishing the ice cream, Momoka opened her mouth with a slightly nervous expression.

You should be used to inviting me out by now, but…

“Yeah, let’s go. Is there anywhere you want to go?”

“I still haven’t been to the place I want to go, but the day I want to go…”

Beep, Touka’s smartphone rang. It was the notification sound of a messaging app.

“……From whom?”

Touka checks her smartphone. I leaned over and peered at the screen of Touka’s smartphone.

“Can we meet just the two of us on the 25th next week? I have something I want to talk to Momoka-chan about.”

It’s a message from Kusakabe.

I hurriedly checked Touka’s expression. With an indescribable look on her face, Touka was staring at the screen.

“Are we meeting?”

“Yeah. Apparently, there’s something to talk about, so I need to listen carefully.”

I can’t say “don’t go.”

Even if I miss this opportunity, Kusakabe will confess to Momoka anyway.

“But after that, can I go meet Nagisa?”

“Huh?”

“I absolutely want to meet Nagisa that day.”

“Okay, but…”

I want to hear what Momoka has to say after meeting Kusakabe.

So, for me, it’s a grateful invitation. But why is Momoka so particular about that day?

Was there something on August 25th?

“Thank you. Could you let me plan the date for that day?”

I was startled by the word “date.”

August 25.

What kind of day will it be for us on that day that Momoka is so particular about?